Della vs Marie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Della

Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#579
Total SSA Count
518
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dell, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Marie

Girl #637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miryam)

Cultural Roots

French German English Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#637
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mari, Rie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Della Rank #579
Marie Rank #637

Della is more popular, ranked #579 vs #637 for Marie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Della ___

  • Della Rose
  • Della June
  • Della Mae
  • Della Pearl
  • Della Grace
  • Della Jean

Marie ___

  • Marie Claire
  • Marie Louise
  • Marie Elise
  • Marie Celeste
  • Marie Noelle
  • Marie Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

If you choose Marie

Pierre Juliette Henri Cecile Emile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Della or Marie more popular?

Della is more popular, ranked #579 compared to Marie at #637 in the United States.

What do Della and Marie mean?

Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Marie means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miryam) origin).

Are Della and Marie boy or girl names?

Della is primarily a girl name. Marie is primarily a girl name.

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